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Monday, June 06, 2005Gammons on possible tradesPeter Gammons on the Angels' pursuit of Mike Sweeney:
Even when Vladimir Guerrero returns, the Angels are top-heavy with left-handed hitters. But the feeling through the organization is that unless the Royals take back half of the contract, GM Bill Stoneman will not trade two prospects for Mike Sweeney. "It's not a Stoneman move," says one Angel. It was suggested that with Ervin Santana waiting to pitch every fifth day, Stoneman should move Jarrod Washburn's salary and grab Sweeney. But Stoneman refuses to give up any pitching, especially since Santana is their only major league-ready inventory.Is there such a thing? Seriously though, I happen to agree in this instance; two bona-fide prospects is too much to give up for a rent-a-hitter with Sweeney's price-tag. And I don't buy for a second that Stoneman isn't looking into dealing Washburn (not after shopping him over the winter). If something could be spun involving Washburn (to a third party) and a prospect such as Callaspo or Kendrick, it could work for all involved. ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT IT: Mike Sweeney is significantly less valuable as trade-bate than was Carlos Beltran (less talented, more expensive, injury-prone, and plays a less valuable position). Allard Baird managed to swing Mark Teahen, Mike Wood, and John Buck in the Beltran deal a year ago. That's the starting point - work down from there. Comments:Not so sure I would give up Kendrick for Sweeney. I think a good deal for the Halos would be Aybar or Callaspo, and Bootcheck or Moseley, with the Royals eating at least 3 million per. Washburn and Finley for Ken Griffey Jr. The Reds are shopping Jr. and if he stays healthy he could add some pop to the Angels lineup. I don't think the Angels can trade Finley until July 1st (although that might be June 1st). Something about not being able to trade a newly signed free agent until then. Besides, I would rather have Sweeney than Griffey...for both logical and not as logical reasons. |
